Sunbeam Motor Cycle CLUB NEWS Issue 889 December 2017 - January 2018 Always Ahead! John Joseph aboard his 1914 Wall Autowheel on the Summer Pioneer Run Photo: David Southcott / Bonzer Photos The Sunbeam MCC welcomes all makes of machine from these Eras: Veteran (pre-1915), Vintage (1915-1930), Post-Vintage (1931-1939) and Sporting Trials (pre-1965 and modern bikes) www.sunbeam-mcc.co.uk The Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club Ltd Founded 1924 President Ian D McGill 01293 771446 [email protected] Chairman Tim Penn 01444 232035 [email protected] Club Archivist Julian Swift 01233 756346 [email protected] Committee Member Andrew Leslie 07599 291787 [email protected] Editor and Advertising 01797 344277 Julie Diplock (SMCC) PO Box 85, New Romney [email protected] Kent TN28 9BE Events Secretary Rob Pond 01306 628297 [email protected] Membership Secretary and 01543 264968 Club News back issues 19 Swinfen Broun Road [email protected] Brian Empsall (SMCC) Lichfield WS13 7AP Pinhard Prize Officer Tony Lloyd 01737 555413 [email protected] Pioneer Registrar / Ayers Collection / Veteran Rep 01322 224605 [email protected] John Waghorn Publicity Officer Baz Staple 01892 535671 [email protected] Quartermaster / Post- Vintage Rep Chris Pile 01435 864043 [email protected] Regalia Officer 01474 854239 Rob Smith 20 The Briars, West Kingsdown [email protected] Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 6EZ Secretary Arnold Marshall and Jacqui 01797 270209 [email protected] Show Organiser John Buckingham 01903 536244 [email protected] Treasurer Trevor Dadswell 01622 726695 [email protected] Trials Secretary Neil Sinclair 07885 660939 [email protected] Vice Chairman Roy Plummer 01424 772598 [email protected] Webmaster / Vintage Rep. Richard Rosenthal 01354 692423 [email protected] Vice Presidents : Lord Montagu, G Morris, B M Staple, J Waghorn, Murray Walker OBE Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club Ltd Registered in England No. 3011502 Registered Office : Mathieson Associates , 12 Montacute Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QR 2 Sunbeam Club News | December 2017 - January 2018 Editorial and News © The Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club and Authors reserve copyright for all matters published in the Sunbeam Club News. The SMCC is not responsible for the views contained in the Club News and views expressed are not necessarily those of the editor or the club. All information is provided in good faith. Inclusion in the Club News is not a recommendation by the SMCC, or the Editor, of any goods or services. Hello Everyone, Christmas is coming, so we've got a couple of book reviews, Christmas card details and even some doggerel. There's also a Harold Daniell theme this issue; personally I'm interested in the shop story, as I used to live in various locations in South London, close to Crystal Palace. I got my bike licence in 1979 and used to tear around the vicinity, after taking RAC/ACU training off-road at Crystal Palace. I recently realised we practised in the former racing pits, I just can't believe I just missed out on visiting an ex-TT star's emporium! Richard has supplied a great photo of Daniell, the steely gaze says 'I may be a tubby balding chap with poor eyesight but I set the first sub 25-minute lap of the Mountain'. News on the event front is we have three new events lined up for 2018, and Frank Mace is taking over from Rob Woodford as the Great Bardfield club meet organiser. Thanks go to Rob, for starting up this meet, and maybe look forward to a new meet in Wales? Full details are on the Calendar. Lots to fit in for this issue, so some material has been held over for the next issue. All the best for Christmas and the New Year, Julie Message from the President Ian McGill As we come to the end of yet another riding year, we can reflect on the amount of fun and satisfaction from riding our, what are becoming precious pieces of machinery, most of which will be put away for the winter, whilst many will be working on yet another restoration, ready for the 2018 season. Many very good events have been organised during 2017, and I would like to thank all the Secretaries of Meetings, without them we would be aimlessly riding the roads and I am sure that a lot of our members do not appreciate all the work that goes on prior to an event. For 2018 we have sincere hopes that the Devon event will go ahead, and we are also looking forward to two events ‘up north’ so if you are able, please give these new events your support. Please do not forget the Chairman’s Lunch on Saturday 6th January at Shipley Bridge, details page 5. One last quick commercial; The Club is again looking for a Secretary, as Arnold & Jackie wish to resign at the 2018 AGM, without a Secretary the Club cannot run, so please give this some thought. May I wish you all a very enjoyable Christmas and a good New Year, and look forward to meeting you during 2018? Chairman’s Report Tim Penn The spanners are out as the winter sets in, no doubt some of you are putting that new project together. Charlie Jenner and Dennis Bates have died recently and they were a couple of lovely characters and they will be sorely missed by the Motorcycling movement. May I also mention that after great service to the Sunbeam Club Arnold and Jacqui will be standing down as Secretary and Minutes Secretary at the AGM in 2018. Words cannot express the gratitude the Club owes to them for their efficiency in these roles and may I wish them both well for the future on behalf of the Sunbeam Club. The Ardingly Show, I understand, was very busy and there were a lot of members about. I managed to make an appearance at the 11th hour on what was lovely day. As we move into the winter months events tend to quieten down and plans for the following year will be taking place. May I Wish You All a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year? Sunbeam Club News | Issue 889 3 2018 Pioneer Run: Sunday 18th March Ian McGill All entry forms and regulations were posted out to past riders on 2nd October 2017. For all those who have yet to return your completed form, please note that entries received after the Closing date of 31st December 2017 will be returned to sender. So, PLEASE if you intend to ride in 2018, get the forms out from behind your clock and get writing, and get them in the post now, you have six weeks to go. From the Membership Secretary Brian Empsall Please give the following new members to the Club a warm welcome: John Bonugli Kent Steven Green Suffolk John Buck Cambridgeshire Martin Goodman Dorset Michael Buck Cambridgeshire John Guppy East Sussex Roger Collings Powys Scott Headington Gwent H. Coombs Surrey Dave Hennegan Surrey F. Dolman Cambridgeshire Michael Joseph West Sussex Stephen Farthing Norfolk Andy MacDougall Carmarthenshire Dennis Frost Surrey David Moffatt Cumbria Richard Wakeling Essex 2018 Subscriptions 2018 subscriptions become due on the 1st January. The rates set for 2018 are:- Full UK Member £22 Full Overseas Member £28 Family Members (UK or Overseas) £5. Individual notification of the amount due will found on the reverse of the address label with this edition of Club News (December – January). Members who have joined since 1st July and at the time of joining paid their subscription to 31st December 2018 will have received their membership card with their new member’s pack. Other membership cards for 2018 will be sent with the February – March magazine. Please make sure we receive your payment by mid-January to ensure your membership card is included with that magazine. If you are entering the Pioneer Run, please note that your subscription is included in the entry fee and you do not need to pay a separate subscription. Payment can now be made by cheque, PayPal or internet banking as follows:- If paying by cheque please send your cheque payable to Sunbeam MCC and send to SMCC, 19 Swinfen Broun Road, Lichfield, WS13 7AP. Please write you membership number on the back of your cheque. If paying by internet or telephone banking please make payment to: Sunbeam Motorcycle Club Ltd No 2 a/c, (Sort code) 09-01-53, (Account Number) 39197706 with your membership number and your name as Payment Reference. If paying by PayPal please send your payment via the [Pay or send money] > [Pay for goods or services] feature in PayPal to:- [email protected] with your membership number and your name as a note. Please pay promptly. It really does help. 4 Sunbeam Club News | December 2017 - January 2018 Chairman’s Lunch - Saturday 6th January 2018 Ian McGill The Chairman’s Lunch will once again be held at Shipley Bridge (Chef & Brewer), Antlands Lane, Burstow, Surrey RH6 9TE from 12.30pm. Buy your lunch from well stocked menu and pay at the bar. A separate area will be reserved for us, which the staff will direct you to. From the north on A23 take left fork on to B2036 Balcombe Road at the Waitrose Garage roundabout, continue for approximately two miles (under the motorway flyover) to the next roundabout. Turn left into Antlands Lane, continue just over the motorway and turn left into Antlands Lane East, pub is on the right. If on M23, leave at Junction 10, take A264 to East Grinstead, at next roundabout KEEP left at all times through Copthorne Village and you will arrive at the junction opposite the Shipley Bridge, turn left and immediately right.